Extraordinary Healer Vol. 18 | Extraordinary Healer^®

November 17, 2024

Three nurses—Maria Hicinbothem, Wandaris Ortiz, and Sandi Wetherbee—are being celebrated for their exceptional dedication to patient care, safety and advocacy.

November 10, 2024

Susan K. Bohnenkamp, an oncology clinical nurse specialist, is recognized for her compassionate and expert care, going above and beyond to support her patients through their cancer journey.

November 03, 2024

A colleague wrote about a dedicated oncology nurse who excels in patient care, demonstrates exceptional clinical skills and consistently goes above and beyond to improve patient outcomes.

October 27, 2024

Two colleagues of an oncology nurse highlight her utmost respect for patients and as a liaison to the greater team.

October 23, 2024

An oncology nurse from Dana-Farber Cancer Institute exudes the definition of an extraordinary healer, according to three colleagues.

October 20, 2024

A colleague and a patient with cancer each submitted nominating essays about an oncology nurse who made an impact in their lives.

October 13, 2024

Two patients reflected on how extraordinary their oncology nurses are — even noting that they forget about their cancer when talking with their nurses.

October 06, 2024

Several colleagues, patients and caregivers nominated Jill May, B.S.N., RN, OCN, for the 2024 Extraordinary Healer Award for her dedicating to caring for those with gastrointestinal cancers.

September 28, 2024

Two colleagues of Amy Wallace, an oncology nurse, nominated her for the Extraordinary Healer Award based on her care of patients with lung cancer.

September 07, 2024

An extraordinary oncology nurse guided cancer care for a man who was legally blind.

September 01, 2024

Keri is also a true partner in the management and care of the whole patient.

August 30, 2024

Rachele is a cancer survivor herself. She can apply her story when relating to patients and their families.

August 26, 2024

An oncology nurse who is a cancer survivor herself fiercely advocates for all her patients.

August 19, 2024

I could tell from the way the staff and patients spoke of her that she was special, and I quickly saw for myself, too.

August 17, 2024

Not only Julie Kirby, RN, OCN, make a recovery, but she has returned to nursing and manages our chemotherapy department.

August 04, 2024

I have watched her jump through rings of fire time and time again to advocate for her patients.

August 03, 2024

My son has been in the battle of winning over cancer for almost 10 years and was excited to have an African American woman added to his care team.

August 02, 2024

“I take, perhaps, greater pride and have maybe a little bit of jealousy when I hear that my patients have been looking forward to seeing their nurse Tamara Carey, APRN in clinic,” an oncologist wrote.

July 28, 2024

Her beautiful smile and handy note pad were always there when we needed her most at the infusion center.

July 26, 2024

Being a breast cancer survivor herself, Nancy knows how to connect with the patients. She understands what they are going through, and she knows what types of testing or medications are needed for their diagnosis.

July 21, 2024

Dana Oswald, APRN, moved from Ohio to rural Alaska three years ago, and has been providing excellent patient care there ever since.

July 12, 2024

Jenifer Keeler Smith, B.S.N., RN exemplified care for her patients, not just as a nurse, but as a caring friend.

July 08, 2024

Gina Young, B.S.N., RN, has extraordinary diversity in her knowledge and has a comprehensive understanding of the care required for patients with complex cases.

July 07, 2024

Compassionate, caring and courageous are the words I would use to describe Marianne Smith, RN, ONC.

July 06, 2024

Luca Biagiotti, RN, did everything he could to build a relationship with this patient and make him feel less lonely at the hospital.

July 05, 2024

Under her exceptional leadership in oncology navigation, the impact on patient outcomes has been nothing short of transformative.

July 04, 2024

As someone who watched her father battle cancer, I can tell you firsthand how much of a difference a great oncology nurse can make in a patient’s journey.

June 30, 2024

Jessica MacIntyre, M.B.A., DNP, APRN, AOCNP, was a huge help to me and my family during my three bouts with cancer as well as my stem cell transplant in 2016.

June 27, 2024

For 41 years, Fiona Wilkie, RN, has been making oncology patients (and her co- workers) smile.

May 27, 2024

Elzbieta Kowalski, M.S.N., RN, CCRN, places service to patients, co-workers and others at the forefront of all her actions and embraces our organization’s service excellence standards.

May 26, 2024

One morning after interdisciplinary team rounding, Mr. R asked Ashley to stay in his room. He had multiple questions about treatment options, and Ashley answered his questions in detail.

May 25, 2024

Kelly believes she was called to oncology nursing — and as a physician who works closely with her, I can tell you that’s true.

May 18, 2024

Dayna Hardee, RN, encourages patients, letting them know that someone has their back, someone is praying for them and someone is responding when they have a need.

May 14, 2024

Caitlin Fanning, M.S.N., RN, OCN, is an oncology nurse who "focuses on empowerment."

May 13, 2024

Marie Riehl's willingness to step outside of her professional comfort zone has allowed her to be an extraordinary patient advocate.

May 12, 2024

Ludmila brings warmth and compassion to the patient, treating each individual as important.

May 11, 2024

Kelly Bailey, M.S.N., RN, OCN, is an extraordinary oncology nurse.

May 09, 2024

“I was a senior in high school when my father was diagnosed, so I became his caregiver while my mother worked. All of that is what drove me to where I am today," an oncology nurse explained.

May 05, 2024

Lauren orchestrated a heartwarming Christmas reunion for an admitted mother undergoing a stem cell transplant, ensuring she could share the holiday with her children.

May 05, 2024

An interview with Jessica McDade, B.S.N., RN, OCN, an Extraordinary Healer award finalist.

May 04, 2024

Jessica, a master of the art of nursing, bonds with patients who it can be hard to make connections with.

May 01, 2024

Oncology nurse, Meaghan Mooney, B.S.N., RN, OCN, winner of the 2024 Extraordinary Healer® award, celebrates the “small wins” with her patients.

April 30, 2024

It is Meaghan’s unwavering dedication to supporting children and families during a parent’s illness, along with her willingness to take her direct patient care to practices within her professional position and her community service, that allow me to say Meaghan is truly an extraordinary healer deserving of this honor.

April 29, 2024

This year marks the 18th year that CURE and Oncology Nursing News have hosted the Extraordinary Healer Award for Oncology Nursing, which gives people the opportunity to recognize and honor the oncology nurses who have made a significant impact on their life.